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Miami Marlins’ Alex Sanabia stifles Philadelphia Phillies, ends skid

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:01 EDT

Alex Sanabia avoided tying the franchise record of six pitching losses in a row, and Justin Ruggiano had two RBI singles in the Marlins’ win.

Miami Marlins corner position players faltering

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:01 EDT

As first basemen Logan Morrison and Joe Mahoney moved closer to rejoining the Marlins by beginning their minor-league injury-rehab assignments this week in Jupiter, the team continued to search for run production from corner positions that traditionally provide it.

Miller takes loss as Padres beat Cardinals 4-2

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:49 EDT

With the St. Louis Cardinals leading the San Diego Padres 2-1 in the sixth inning, manager Mike Matheny had seen enough of Shelby Miller.

Lester struggles as Red Sox lose 6-4 to White Sox

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:49 EDT

Jon Lester says Adam Dunn has "stupid pop," and it was more than enough to beat the Boston left-hander Monday night.

Marquis wins 5th straight, Padres beat Cards 4-2

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:14 EDT

At age 34, Jason Marquis is pitching as smart as ever.

Miami Marlins corner position players faltering

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:01 EDT

Ricky Nolasco finally gets run support as Marlins edge Diamondbacks

Mon, 20 May 2013 01:18 EDT

Ricky Nolasco struck out 11, and the Marlins snapped a season-high, seven-game losing streak despite managing only two runs.

Short time in dugout gives Logan Morrison respite from rehab

Mon, 20 May 2013 01:18 EDT

Logan Morrison was back in uniform and seated inside the Marlins dugout on Sunday, but merely as a spectator. Until he completes his minor-league rehab assignment, which commences Monday when he joins Single A Jupiter, it could be as many as 20 days before he’ll be of use to the big-league club.

Miami Marlins dealt eighth shutout loss of season as Diamondbacks win

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:01 EDT

The Diamondbacks’ Gerardo Parra hit the first pitch for a home run, which was enough to sink the Marlins – wasting a solid outing by Miami starter Tom Koehler.

Ex-Marlin Cody Ross recalls 2006 team’s resurgence

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:01 EDT

When Cody Ross saw how miserable the Marlins were in April and early May of 2006, he wanted desperately to play for them. And when his desire came true on May 26 of that year when the Reds traded him to the Marlins, Ross said he “let out this outburst scream — yes!”

Kevin Slowey gets shelled; Marlins’ losing skid hits six

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00 EDT

Arizona slugger Paul Goldschmidt belted two two-run home runs off a suddenly ineffective Kevin Slowey as Miami’s losing streak reached six.

Marlins shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria bats in No. 2 hole

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00 EDT

Adeiny Hechavarria has spent most of the season struggling to hit his weight. But after racing into third base on a ball hit into the gap in right-center Thursday, Hechavarria found himself leading the majors in triples with five.

Miami Marlins’ late rally spoiled by Reds in 10th inning loss

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:01 EDT

Marcell Ozuna tied it with a two-out triple off Aroldis Chapman in the ninth inning, but the Reds went back ahead in the 10th to finish a three-game sweep.

Miami Marlins’ poor start hasn’t prompted any closed-door meetings

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:01 EDT

Even though the Marlins are off to one of their worst starts in franchise history, neither the players nor manager Mike Redmond has seen fit to demand a closed-door, clubhouse meeting to air out their frustrations.

Rangers activate Pierzynski

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:00 EDT

The Texas Rangers have activated catcher A.J. Pierzynski from the 15-day disabled list.

Stretching the Field: Displeasure settling in for Hamels

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:59 EDT

The run support, or lack there of, has reached its boiling point for Philadelphia Phillies "ace" Cole Hamels.

First-quarter observations from the MLB season

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:34 EDT

A little over 25 percent of the Major League Baseball season is already in the books.

Correction: Rays-Orioles story

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:09 EDT

In a story May 19 about the Tampa Bay Rays' 3-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles, The Associated Press, using information from the Orioles' game notes, reported erroneously that 23-year-old Matt Moore is the youngest lefty to start the season 8-0 since Babe Ruth in 1917. Moore is the youngest left-handed American League pitcher used exclusively as a starter to start 8-0 since Ruth in 1917.

Philadelphia Phillies (21-24) at Miami Marlins (13-32), 7:10 p.m. (ET)

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:54 EDT

Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Jose Fernandez hasn't had much trouble with the Philadelphia Phillies this season and will take the mound again in this series Tuesday.

Cincinnati Reds (27-18) at New York Mets (17-25), 7:10 p.m. (ET)

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:54 EDT

Lefty Jonathon Niese tries for two straight victories after a prolonged losing skid on Tuesday night when the New York Mets host the Cincinnati Reds in the second of three games between the teams at Citi Field.

St. Louis Cardinals (28-16) at San Diego Padres (21-23), 10:10 p.m. (ET)

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:49 EDT

Adam Wainwright looks to get back on track when he takes the ball for the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday against the San Diego Padres.

Los Angeles Dodgers (18-25) at Milwaukee Brewers (17-26), 8:10 p.m. (ET)

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:40 EDT

Right-hander Zack Greinke returns to the scene of his initial National League success on Tuesday night, when the Los Angeles Dodgers visit the Milwaukee Brewers for the second of three games at Miller Park.

Tampa Bay Rays (23-21) at Toronto Blue Jays (18-26), 7:07 p.m. (ET)

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:40 EDT

Ramon Ortiz has been a pleasant surprise for the Toronto Blue Jays. The journeyman right-hander tries to put back-to-back wins together on Tuesday when the Jays continue a three-game set with the Tampa Bay Rays at Rogers Centre.